Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Fightin’ Blue Hens and Peacocks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Peacocks at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Peter’s being favored by -2.5 over Delaware.

DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Peter’s Peacocks -2.5

This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Peacocks.
• Not only will Saint Peter’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Delaware Stun the Crowd at Yanitelli Center?

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware’s season record fell to 5-4 after an 80-66 road loss to Duquesne on Friday. The Blue Hens entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Delaware led 37-36 at halftime but were outscored 44-29 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 146, just over the O/U line of 145.5.

Delaware’s offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed 66 points in the contest.

Niels Lane was a standout performer, hitting 8 of 10 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep, for 20 points in 25 minutes. Tre Dinkins added 18 points, knocking down 4 threes on 9 attempts.

Delaware’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-pointers on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Delaware’s opponents shot 29%, making 8 of 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, a 78% success rate. Delaware gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Peacocks Hold Strong at Home?

Saint Peter’s fell to 3-5 on the season after a 72-63 road loss to Iona on Sunday. The Peacocks entered the game as slight 1-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-23 at halftime, Saint Peter’s scored 40 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t gain ground, as they also allowed 40 points. The game’s total points of 135 went over the pre-game O/U line of 131.

Saint Peter’s struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they connected on 60.6% of their free throws, going 20 for 33 from the line.

Marcus Randolph led the Peacocks with 29 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Dejour Reaves added 19 points, making 2 of 3 from deep. James Patterson contributed 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, as Saint Peter’s pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field (21/50). They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Peacocks’ defense held the other team to 6/18 shooting, or 33%. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 24 shots (68%). Saint Peter’s also gave up 20 offensive rebounds.